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India.com
10 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Its Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Mittal vs Elon Musk again as Jio and Airtel gets ready to...
(File) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio and Sunil Mittal-owned Bharti Airtel, two of India's largest telecom service providers, are once again at odds with Starlink– the satcom service owned by world's richest man Elon Musk– following a brief truce between the domestic telecom major and the US-based satcom giant. Jio, Airtel object to TRAI recommendations According to a report by the Times of India (TOI), domestic telecom providers, including Jio and Airtel, have objected to the recommendations made by TRAI regarding spectrum allocation to satcom companies, alleging that these are 'non-transparent and non- justifiable', and tilted in favor of satellite companies over domestic terrestrial operators. In a statement, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents Indian telecom firms, rejected TRAI's assumption that satcom will merely be a fringe player with business presence limited to rural areas and remote, unconnected regions. COAI asserted that in 'reality', satcom service will be in direct competition with terrestrial networks. 'These recommendations thus create a substantial regulatory arbitrage as they fail to appreciate that in reality, satellite communication services are fast emerging as full-fledged competitors in the broadband market and the leading NGSO (non-geostationary satellite orbits) constellations are actively targeting retail and enterprise users in all geographies, including urban and well-connected regions,' said COAI DG Lt. Gen. (Retd) SP Kochhar, as per the TOI report. TRAI recommendations 'non-transparent', says COAI COAI also accused TRAI of not paying attention to any inputs provided by local telecom majors in its recommendations, and these inputs are now under consideration by the Telecom Ministry. It termed the TRAI recommendations as non-transparent, and based on 'non-justifiable assumption' rather than factual data. 'The limited consideration of stakeholder inputs coupled with the absence of comprehensive consultation on key issues — such as ensuring a level-playing field, evaluating network capacity, determining assignment methods, and establishing fair spectrum valuation—along with reliance on flawed assumptions, has culminated in recommendations that are not only inequitable but may also contravene the principles embodied in the Telecommunications Act, 2023,' the COAI stated. Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Mittal vs Elon Musk Earlier, domestic telecom operators led by Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio and Sunil Mittal's Airtel, had objected the government's decision to allocate spectrum on administrative basis to satellite communication (satcom) companies. However, Jio and Airtel later decided to partner with Starlink, weeks after Elon Musk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his US visit in February. Domestic firms purchase spectrum or airwaves via auctions, and COAI has raised objected to the 'differential spectrum pricing' suggested for terrestrial services versus satcom operators.', demanding that price per MHz should be equivalent or at least comparable for both, especially when used to reach the same consumers for identical services. Recently, Elon Musk-owned Starlink received a letter of intent (LOI) from the telecom ministry to begin services, and now awaits a formal license to start its India operations.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
2025 MG Astor Launched as Only Sub Rs 12.5 Lakh SUV With 10-Inch Display, Sunroof
JSW MG Motor India has introduced the MY2025 Astor, claiming that it is now the only 1.5-litre mid-size SUV to offer both a 10-inch infotainment screen and a panoramic sunroof within a price range of Rs 12.5 lakh. It is to be noted that the Astor is the flag-bearer of the brand in its segment and competes against the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and others. The prices of MY2025 Astor start at Rs 11.30 lakh (ex-showroom) and offer VTi-TECH engine options along with 1.5-litre manual and CVT automatic transmissions. The refreshed model introduces two additional variants, Shine and Select, in addition to the current trims. Also Read: Actress Aakanksha Singh Joins List Of Mahindra XEV 9e Celebrity Owners All Astor variants feature a standard 10-inch infotainment display, while the panoramic sunroof is available starting from the Shine trim. The vehicle claims to be the only automatic SUV with a 1.5-litre engine priced under Rs 15 lakh that includes wireless charging, which is found in the Sharp Pro variant. Furthermore, the Astor provides heated outside rearview mirrors, a feature the company highlights as a first in its segment among internal combustion engine vehicles. In terms of safety, the vehicle includes more than 50 systems and 14 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. It is equipped with ventilated front seats, wireless compatibility for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, and the i-SMART 2.0 connectivity system offering over 80 connected features. The Jio Voice Recognition system enables voice commands for various functions, including weather updates, cricket scores, calculator use, and news. All of this will help the SUV improve its position in the market. Compared to its rivals, the model has been receiving relatively low sales numbers, as the segment is dominated by the Hyundai Creta.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Vi's subscriber loss widens in April, Jio leads in gains
Mumbai: Vodafone Idea (Vi) lost 600,000 users on an overall basis-and 1.1 million active users-in April, belying expectations that India's third-largest telecom operator will be able to arrest heavy subscriber churn after its launch of 5G services. Vi's subscriber losses continue to widen on a monthly basis even as it expands 4G and 5G coverage to major markets across the country. In March, Vi lost 500,000 subscribers, adding to its 200,000 loss in February. Vi has been continuously losing subscribers to bigger rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel . Data issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Thursday showed Jio led overall additions last month, gaining 2.6 million users, outpacing Airtel's 200,000 users. For Airtel, user addition in April was muted compared to 1.3 million, 1.6 million, and 1.7 million in March, February and January, respectively. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pare a neuropatia: descubra como NeuroFit Undo Jio reinforced its dominance in the 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) segment with an 81.9% market share, adding 570,000 users in April. Airtel added 160,000 5G FWA users, ending the month with an 18.1% market share. 5G FWA is the next big competing ground for telcos as it generates thrice the average revenue per user (ARPU at ₹600-700) than mobile. India's telecom sector added 1.9 million users overall in April, boosting total broadband subscriber base to 943.09 million and marking sustained recovery after SIM consolidation-induced losses last year. Live Events In terms of active subscribers, Jio gained 5.5 million, while Airtel lost 4.1 million, followed by Vi's loss of 1.1 million. As of April, 96.6% of overall Jio users were active, lower than Airtel's 98.9%. Mobile Number Portability (MNP) requests remained elevated, with 13.48 million users seeking to switch operators in April alone.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Reliance Jio leads April subscriber gains, strengthens 5G FWA dominance: TRAI data
New Delhi [India] May 29 (ANI): Reliance Jio continued its strong subscriber momentum in April 2025, adding 2.6 million new subscribers and a robust 5.5 million active users, according to the latest telecom subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The telecom giant further cemented its dominance in the 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) segment, holding an 81.9 per cent market share. The telecom industry overall added 1.9 million subscribers in April, maintaining positive momentum following SIM consolidation in the wake of the July 2024 tariff hike. Between July and November 2024, the sector had lost 21.9 million subscribers due to consolidation, particularly in the lower Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) segment. Jio's subscriber additions improved from 2.2 million in March and 1.8 million in February to 2.6 million in April. The operator's active subscriber base also surged by 5.5 million, a sharp uptick from 5.0 million in March and only marginal gains in the two months before that. Consequently, Jio's Visitor Location Register (VLR) ratio--a key indicator of active users--rose to 96.6% in April, up from 96.0 per cent in March. Bharti Airtel's subscriber growth slowed as per the data shows. The company added just 0.2 million new users in April, compared to 1.3 million in March. The company saw 4.1 million decline in its active subscriber base, a reversal from gains in the previous three months. However, Bharti retained the highest VLR ratio at 98.9 per cent. The third major player in the space, Vodafone Idea (VIL) continued to struggle, losing 0.6 million subscribers in April, along with a 1.1 million drop in active users. The telecom also saw a significant decline of 0.8 million in mobile broadband subscribers. Its VLR ratio stood at 85.1 per cent. BSNL lost 0.2 million overall subscribers and 1.8 million active subscribers in April, with the lowest VLR ratio at 61.4 per cent. Jio added 0.57 million new 5G FWA subscribers in April, up from 0.33 million in March, driven by aggressive expansion of its JioAirFiber service, now available in over 5,900 towns and cities across India. The company maintained a commanding 81.9% share in the 5G FWA market. Bharti Airtel added 0.16 million subscribers in the same segment, maintaining its 18.1 per cent share. In the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) segment, Bharti continued to lead with a 53.3 per cent market share, followed by Vodafone Idea at 23.6 per cent. Jio's market share remained largely steady at 18.2 per cent in April, compared to 18.3 per cent in March. TRAI noted that Mobile Broadband (MBB) and Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) subscriber data for Jio and Bharti from December 2024 onward remains unavailable, and April figures are based on the last reported data from November 2024. (ANI)
India.com
4 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani beats Sunil Mittal as Jio races ahead of Airtel in..., it crosses...
Bad news for customers of Jio, Airtel and Vodafone as Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Mittal plan to... Good news for Mukesh Ambani as Reliance Jio led the charts with the highest number of new subscribers. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced the subscriber figures for April. As per the list, the state-run BSNL experienced a decrease in its mobile subscriber numbers. In April, Reliance Jio, led by Mukesh Ambani, continued its strong subscriber momentum in April 2025, adding 2.6 million new subscribers and a robust 5.5 million active users, according to the latest telecom subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The telecom giant further cemented its dominance in the 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) segment, holding an 81.9 per cent market share. The telecom industry overall added 1.9 million subscribers in April, maintaining positive momentum following SIM consolidation in the wake of the July 2024 tariff hike. Between July and November 2024, the sector had lost 21.9 million subscribers due to consolidation, particularly in the lower Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) segment. Jio's subscriber additions improved from 2.2 million in March and 1.8 million in February to 2.6 million in April. The operator's active subscriber base also surged by 5.5 million, a sharp uptick from 5.0 million in March and only marginal gains in the two months before that. Consequently, Jio's Visitor Location Register (VLR) ratio–a key indicator of active users–rose to 96.6% in April, up from 96.0 per cent in Airtel's subscriber growth slowed as per the data shows. The company added just 0.2 million new users in April, compared to 1.3 million in March. The company saw 4.1 million decline in its active subscriber base, a reversal from gains in the previous three months. However, Bharti retained the highest VLR ratio at 98.9 per cent. The third major player in the space, Vodafone Idea (VIL) continued to struggle, losing 0.6 million subscribers in April, along with a 1.1 million drop in active users. The telecom also saw a significant decline of 0.8 million in mobile broadband subscribers. Its VLR ratio stood at 85.1 per cent. BSNL lost 0.2 million overall subscribers and 1.8 million active subscribers in April, with the lowest VLR ratio at 61.4 per cent. Jio added 0.57 million new 5G FWA subscribers in April, up from 0.33 million in March, driven by aggressive expansion of its JioAirFiber service, now available in over 5,900 towns and cities across India. The company maintained a commanding 81.9% share in the 5G FWA market. Bharti Airtel added 0.16 million subscribers in the same segment, maintaining its 18.1 per cent share. In the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) segment, Bharti continued to lead with a 53.3 per cent market share, followed by Vodafone Idea at 23.6 per cent. Jio's market share remained largely steady at 18.2 per cent in April, compared to 18.3 per cent in March. TRAI noted that Mobile Broadband (MBB) and Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) subscriber data for Jio and Bharti from December 2024 onward remains unavailable, and April figures are based on the last reported data from November 2024.
